architecture

Database design patterns solve recurring problems. I use the Repository pattern to abstract data access. Active Record maps objects to tables. Unit of Work tracks changes for batch commits. Identity Map caches loaded entities. The Specification patter

BEM (Block Element Modifier) naming uses .block__element--modifier pattern for scalable CSS. I define blocks as independent components like .card. Elements within blocks use .card__title and .card__body. Modifiers indicate variations with .card--featu

Not every codebase needs full-blown DDD, but I still want a clean seam between business logic and SQL. A tiny repository module per aggregate gives me that seam, and it makes testing easier because I can stub repository methods rather than mocking the